Molecular Diagnostics
Common Brain Malformation Traced to Its Genetic Roots
About one in 100 children has a common brain disorder called Chiari 1 malformation, but most of the time such children grow up normally and no one suspects a problem. However about one in 10 of those children, the condition causes headaches, neck pain, hearing, vision and balance disturbances, or other neurological symptoms. More...12 Jan 2021
Elevated Galectin-1 Levels in Sepsis Reflect Danger of Cytokine Storm Development
Increased concentration of the beta-galactoside-binding protein “galectin-1” in sera from human sepsis patients has been found to be a novel biomarker for cytokine storms that may occur in cases with runaway sepsis. More...11 Jan 2021
Next Generation Sequencing Developed for Monitoring of Mixed Chimerism
Hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (HSCT) is the only curative treatment for patients with hematological malignant and non-malignant diseases. There are more than 50,000 stem cell transplants are carried out annually worldwide and the number is increasing. More...07 Jan 2021
Chitotriosidase Expression in Sarcoidosis Limited by Gene Expression
Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disease which affects individuals worldwide of all ages irrespective of ethnicity or race. It is often recognized accidentally when a routine chest radiographic picture shows bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy. More...06 Jan 2021
Plasma Serglycin Levels Evaluated for Diabetic Retinopathy Diagnosis
Diabetic retinopathy (DR), a microvascular complication caused by chronic diabetes mellitus (DM), is a significant threat to vision in adults, which may even lead to blindness and retinal detachment. The clinical symptoms of DR include fibrosis, capillary obstruction, neovascularization, and increased vascular permeability. More...04 Jan 2021
Single-Cell Transcriptome Links Gut Development, Pediatric Crohn's Disease
Development of the human intestine is a highly complex process that requires synergy between a wide range of cell types. Importantly, environmentally triggered alterations in early development have been implicated in a range of immune-mediated pathologies, including inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). More...29 Dec 2020
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